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At the "K" Line Group, the objective of our corporate social responsibility (CSR)

activities is to embody our Corporate Principles. To fulfill our social responsibilities, we

have established our Charter of Conduct for "K" Line Group Companies. We are taking

a number of steps to build trust with stakeholders all over the world and to meet their

expectations through our business activities.


	Objective and Mission of our CSR Activities

The basic principles of the "K"LINE Group as a shipping business

organization centering on shipping lie in:

(a)	Diligent efforts for safety in navigation and cargo operation
	as well as for environmental preservation.
(b)	Sincere response to customer needs by making every
	possible effort; and
(c)	Contributing to the world's economic growth and stability
	through continual upgrading of service quality.


	Basic Policies in promoting CSR activities

We recognize that the concept of CSR is composed of two areas, i.e. "Social Responsibility" and

"Social Contribution".

Our basic policies in promoting CSR activities in each respective area are as follows:

"Social Responsibility"	:	We comply with all laws and regulations, respect social precepts,
		Practice fair business activities, and make diligent efforts for
		safety in navigation and cargo operations as well as environmental preservation.

"Social Contribution"	:	We contribute to society through our group business activities.
		And, as a "Good Corporate Citizen" we positively serve the community.


	Charter of Conduct : "K" Line Group Companies

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. and its group companies (hereinafter "K" Line Group) reemphasize that due respect for human rights and compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, rules are the fundamental foundations for corporate activities and that group companies' growth must be in harmony with society and therefore we herein declare to abide by "Charter of Conduct" spelled out below:

1.	Human rights
	The "K" Line Group will consistently respect human rights and well consider personality, individuality and diversity of its corporate members and improve work safety and conditions to offer them comfort and affluence.
2.	Compliance
	The "K" Line Group promises to comply with applicable laws, ordinances, rules and spirit of the international community and conduct its corporate activities through fair, transparent and free competition.
3.	Trustworthy company group
	The "K" Line Group continues to pay special attention to safety in navigation, achieving customer satisfaction and garnering trust from the community by providing safe and beneficial services.
4.	Environmental efforts
	The "K" Line Group recognizes that global environmental efforts are a key issue for all of humanity and that they are essential both in business activities and existence of the company and therefore we are committed to a voluntary and proactive approach to such issues to protect and preserve the environment.
5.	Disclosure of corporate information and communication with society
	The "K" Line Group will protect personal information, properly manage corporate information and disclose corporate information timely and appropriately, widely promoting bi-directional communication with society including shareholders.
6.	Contribution to society
	The "K" Line Group as a Good Corporate Citizen will make ongoing efforts to contribute to social development and improvement and support employees' voluntary participation in such activities.
7.	Harmony in the international society
	The "K" Line Group will contribute to the development of international society in pursuance of its business pertaining to international logistics and related businesses, respecting each country's culture and customs.
8.	Confront anti-social forces
	The "K" Line Group will resolutely confront anti-social forces or organizations which may threaten social order and public safety.

The management of each "K" Line Group Company recognizes that it is their role to realize the spirit of the Charter and to set the pace that is to be followed by every employee in their company as well as by business partners.

In the event of any incidents in breach of this Charter, the management of respective "K" Line Group member company will demonstrate decisiveness to resolve the problem(s), conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause and to take preventative measures.

Additionally, such management will expeditiously and accurately release information and fulfill their accountability to society.

(Adopted December 2006)

Implementation Guideline for Charter of Conduct (PDF96KB)

Please note that the Implementation Guideline is one that we "K" Line established on the premise

that all of our group companies will abide by it.

As a practical matter, group companies have their own guidelines conforming to their respective

country's regulatorial mandates, business field and area characteristics.

There is necessary but not fundamental difference in wording with theirs and that of ours.

Message from President Regarding EU Competition Law (PDF 119 KB)


	Working with Our Stakeholders

The businesses of the "K" Line Group are operated on a global scale and based on its

relationship with a variety of stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, business

partners, and local communities.

Through our shipping business, we are striving to fulfill our corporate social

responsibility in order to build a better relationship with society.

We are making every effort to have the above stakeholders better understand what we are doing.

Several communication tools are available as follows;

Financial Highlights		Business Report		Newsletter for Shareholders		Annual Report
Social and Environmental Report		Corporate Guide		Homepage		In-house Newsletters

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